Cost of living in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Kampong Cham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | £15 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Riels (£4.00) | £5.39 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,000 Riels (£2.00) | £2.54 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,000 Riels (£1.60) | £1.13 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,000 Riels (£1.20) | £2.28 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,000 Riels (£0.80) | £1.79 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £2.69 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,000 Riels (£3.00) | £1.84 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Riels (£1.00) | £0.85 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Riels (£0.40) | £1.60 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Riels (£5.00) | £7 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Riels (£1.60) | £1.61 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Riels (£0.50) | £1.12 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Kampong Cham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Riels (£300) | £1,159 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600,000 Riels (£120) | £904 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 Riels (£40) | £297 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 700,000 Riels (£140) | £569 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £453 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £125 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,000 Riels (£16) | £25 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500,000 Riels (£500) | £386 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Riels (£30) | £110 | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (£2.00) | £7 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | £44 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Riels (£4.00) | £26 | - 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £54 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100,000 Riels (£20) | £74 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £24,333 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Riels (£0.50) | £1.62 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £89 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Kampong Cham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Riels (£3.00) | £3.03 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80,000 Riels (£16) | £62 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,000 Riels (£0.80) | £2.75 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,000 Riels (£1.00) | £1.32 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 Riels (£2.00) | £3.71 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Riels (£0.80) | £1.73 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Riels (£0.60) | £1.61 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Riels (£3.00) | £13 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Kampong Cham (Cambodia) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Kampong Cham | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60,000 Riels (£12) | £31 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | £15 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £62 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Riels (£8) | £50 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Riels (£2.00) | £8 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,000 Riels (£1.60) | £2.86 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,000 Riels (£0.80) | £3.20 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.09 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £32 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,000 Riels (£0.80) | £13 | - 94% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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